THE WORD OF GOD — From The Scriptures

will never forget that a rational approach is the best approach and that a rational approach is based on the real situation, which is a situation of limitations. Reason will never allow one to ignore one’s own limitations. According to Islam, what is the purpose of life? According to Islam, Paradise is the goal of every human being. And the purpose of life is to make yourself a deserving candidate for Paradise. Can we say that spirituality is a powerful tool for managing stress? Yes. It is the mind that is the source of both joy and sorrow. So when you rid yourself of your negativity by the application of your intellect, you become free of tension. Tension is the result of moral unawareness and we can have a tension-free life simply by creating true awareness regarding our situation. How can we strike a balance between the material and the spiritual? It is very easy. Follow the well-known principle ‘simple living, and high thinking’. This is the best formula for a spiritual life. Simple living saves you from distractions, and high thinking enables you to discover the sublime aspects of nature and life. What must we do to develop ourselves spiritually? In my experience, the only effective formula is to save yourself from distraction. We are all spiritual by birth. But different distractions erode our nature and our spirituality. Therefore, save yourself from distraction and maintain your true nature, so that your spirituality remains intact. What constitutes distraction? Giving in to temptation is distraction. So, do not allow your desires to lead you into temptation. You must instead work towards achieving your goals. In every situation, your response must be a well-considered response. Going against these norms is distraction. You can send your questions to askmaulana@thespiritofislam.org